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Newport Mill Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 620 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 24, 2011

newport is one of the best middle schools in this area! i went here and they have so many classes thta they offer. many many advance classes for the kids to take and already get high school credit . the teachers love their job and its a very calm school everything under control. and determine to help the community.


Posted July 21, 2010

I really like this school.It has a very firm but kind principal who keeps every one under control.The teachers are very understanding towards the students. The cafeteria give some very healthy choices like salads and fruits. for the children.This school has star quality.


Posted April 7, 2009

I think it is an excellent school! It has really great and funny teachers. It's principal and vice principal keep everything in control. The cafeteria people are great too with a variety of great food including healthy ones too!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 12, 2005

I have a sixth-grader here. We have been very pleased with his experiecnce there. Most of his classes are at the Gifted/Talented level. Home work levels are adequate but not excessive. I particularly appreciate the strong leadership by the Principal. You can see it reflected in the staff and students. The firm discipline helps to maintain a safe, education-condusive atmosphere for all students.
—Submitted by Barry Cox, a parent


Posted October 22, 2004

I am very disappointment with the quality of work that my child brings home from Newport Middle School. My child is in the gifted and talented program, everyday I am told that there is no homework. I do not feel that my child is challenged enough in any of the classes that are provided at this school. Newport Middle School is rated very low amongst most other public schools. I feel that the teachers should give homework, challenge the children, and make school more exciting or interesting to attend. I feel the Principal is only concern about himself, it is all about him and his personal image, not the children.
—Submitted by Tina Wilcrest, a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

195 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

195 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2012.

190 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
65%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 50% 10%
Black 20% 38%
White 18% 46%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 53%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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11311 Newport Mill Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
Phone: (301) 929-2244

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